FIFA World Cup schedule July 9: Games, kickoff times, livestream

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The 2026 World Cup has entered the quater-final stage. France and Morocco kick off the festivities.

France are tipped to win the tournament but Morocco will prove their toughest opposition so far. Is this the moment that France come unstuck? Or will Mbappé lead them to another thrilling win?

It all kicks off at 4 p.m. ET today. Here’s all the information you need to watch today’s soccer action.

FIFA World Cup schedule today: July 9

How to watch FIFA World Cup games today

Watch France vs. Morocco

France had to fight and claw their way through the Round of 16, with opponents Paraguay relying on underhanded tactics to rattle the French. But Mbappé and the rest of the team kept their heads and eked out a 1-0 win. It was a testament to their skill and teamwork, but it wasn’t the dominant performance fans expected for the World Cup contenders — proof that France aren’t totally dominant. Morocco, meanwhile, have been on fine form, eliminating the Netherlands on penalties and easily dispatching co-hosts Canada.

Live coverage will be on Fox and Fox One. Peacock will carry the live Spanish-language coverage.

More live streaming options

Live TV cable replacement

Not interested in signing up for a standalone streaming service like Fox One or Peacock? You can sign up for a live TV cable replacement service, like YouTube TV or Hulu + Live TV.

These services carry over 100 live channels, but run off a WiFi connection. You’ll get live access to Fox and FS1, plus a whole lot more. Here are some options to consider:

Watch the World Cup for free with a VPN

It’s possible to watch the World Cup for free on international services like ITVX, BBC iPlayer, NOS, or RTÉ. Our global World Cup watch guide can walk you through the process.

You will need a VPN to live stream the World Cup on these free streaming services. We recommend ExpressVPN — a Mashable-tested service and an Official Tournament Supporter of the FIFA World Cup in the U.S., Canada, and Europe — as our VPN of choice for sport. It offers servers in 105 countries, a user-friendly app available on all major devices, a speedy connection, and up to 10 simultaneous connections.